Reddit reviews Iwata-Medea Studio Series Power Jet Pro Double Piston Air Compressor
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1/6 hp 1-70 PSI maximum pressure2 litre (1/2 gallon) air storage tankTwin air regulators for precise air-pressure adjustment with quick disconnectsBuilt-in airbrush holdersMounted twin pressure gauges with moisture filters
Iwata and Badger are generally considered high quality air brushes. I have an Iwata Eclipse so will speak to what I know of it.
You probably want to get an airbrush that is gravity fed. It has a bowl in the top that you pour the paint into. You can do a little mixing in the airbrush that way, to get the color and consistency you need conveniently.
Don't skimp on the compressor. There are 2 kinds: Constant flow or chambered. One just pumps air in constantly and stays on. The other fills a chamber then shuts off and you use the chambered air to spray. If you go with a constant flow airbrush, get a long hose to mitigate the pulsing of the compressor. Shoot, get a long hose anyway because it's great to have. If you can afford it, this is top of the line: https://www.amazon.com/Iwata-Medea-Studio-Double-Piston-Compressor/dp/B000TLSYB2/ref=sr_1_7?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1536160547&sr=1-7&keywords=airbrush+compressor
Get one of these, they're awesome, you'll see why: https://www.amazon.com/Iwata-Medea-Universal-Spray-Out-Pot/dp/B01DYN6ESG/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1536160284&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=iwata+pot
Buy a mask. Don't airbrush indoors without one. You will inhale particles that you can't see and it will definitely cause issues with your lungs. Don't airbrush indoors without a booth or some way to suck up particulate from overspray. I use a home made rig that is a box fan with an air filter. It works like a charm but if you've got the cash, buy a manufactured one.
Pro tip: If you have a Hobby Lobby or Michaels near you they tend to have weekly 40% off one item coupons. They also tend to carry some mid range airbrush compressors and high end airbrushes. Check out what they have and if you like their stuff get that sweet 40% off these 2 big ticket items (you'll have to do 2 visits to the store to get the discount twice).
That's all I got.
Do you live near an airbrush/auto paint type store?
You can ask for a demo.
I dropped ~$500 AUD on an Iwata Powerjet Pro (IS 975)
https://www.amazon.com/Iwata-Medea-Studio-Double-Piston-Compressor/dp/B000TLSYB2